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The aftershocks of white nationalist rallies and their violence are still felt in Charlottesville, which hosted the 30th annual Virginia Film Festival this weekend. At the entrance of the fest’s marquee venue, the Paramount Theater (located on the idyllic main street that became a conflict zone August 12), the state pressured festival organizers to install metal detectors. Even as the festival decided to focus on the theme of “Race in Film,” out-of-town white supremacists started making their presence felt in Charlottesville as court appearances stemming from “A12” (the locals’ term for the horrific events this summer) began.

Against this backdrop, Spike Lee came to Charlottesville this weekend and screened his 1997 documentary “4 Little Girls,” about the 1963 murder of four young African-American girls in the bombing of the Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama.

Here at Et, we’re obsessed with a lot of things -- and here’s what we’re most excited about this week:

Why We’re Obsessed With ‘The Last Match’

Tennis is having a good year off the court with the Oscar-worthy Battle of the Sexes, starring Emma Stone and Steve Carell, and Shia Labeouf earning rave reviews for his portrayal of John McEnroe in Borg/McEnroe, which opened the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival. Continuing the winning streak is Anna Ziegler’s The Last Match, directed by Gaye Taylor Upchurch. Starring Wilson Bethel as Tim and Alex Mickiewicz as Sergei, rivals facing off in the semifinals at the U.S. Open, the play gets into the psyche of two players who stand to gain as much as they could potentially lose. But it’s not just for tennis fans -- Ziegler’s riveting story brings the drama and action of Arthur Ashe Stadium to the stage in

Just days after Affleck came to suppport his new girlfriend Lindsay Shookus at the Emmys on Sunday, the Justice League star was spotted alongside his ex-wife at a school function for their kids on Wednesday.

The duo, who have remained dedicated to keeping a united front for their kids — Violet, 11, Samuel, 5, and Seraphina Rose, 8 — dressed casually for the event and were seen walking amicably side-by-side around the school.

Affleck and Garner broke off their 10-year marriage in June of 2015, and officially filed for divorce in April. “We go

The duo, who took their relationship public in early July, have been spotted out together numerous times throughout the summer, and on Sunday night, they sat together at the 2017 Emmy Awards, though they skipped the red carpet earlier.

The actor, 45, supported the Saturday Night Live producer, 37, as she took the stage when the show won outstanding variety sketch series.

Ben Affleck is here at the #Emmys accompanying his girlfriend, who is part of the SNL team pic.twitter.com/EFsnWI9UEP

Sloane Stephens made history when she won the U.S. Open on Saturday, and clinching the championship in Flushing, Queens, was especially emotional for the 24-year-old — because it’s the very same place where she learned of her father’s death eight years earlier.

“I was sitting right in front of the transportation tent, and my sister called me and was like, ‘Dad died last night in a car accident,’ ” Stephens told Sports Illustrated for this week’s cover story. “I was hysterical.”

Her father, former New England Patriots running back John Stephens, died in a car accident in 2009. According to Si,

On Sunday, the couple got cozy as they watched the U.S. Open men’s finals at the Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York City, where Rafael Nadal defeated Kevin Anderson 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 in two hours and 27 minutes.

Affleck, 45, and Saturday Night Live producer Shookus, 37, weren’t shy about showing off their affection for one another during the match. The two were seen snuggling and cuddling up, with Shookus leaning in to whisper in Affleck’s ear at certain points.

Later that evening, the duo were spotted grabbing dinner together in the city.

Leonardo DiCaprio and ex-girlfriend Toni Garrn were spotted out in New York City early Saturday morning, holding hands while leaving nightclub 1 Oak.

The 42-year-old actor, who has most recently been linked to 23-year-old brunette German model Lorena Rae, was dressed casually in black sneakers, jeans, a navy long-sleeved polo and a royal blue Los Angeles Dodgers baseball cap as he excited the venue around 5 a.m..

Garrn, 25, looked more prepped for New York Fashion Week, wearing an all-black ensemble of wide-legged silk pants, a corset top and a tuxedo blazer.

Katie Holmes has many reasons to smile these days; she has a beautiful bond with 11-year-old daughter Suri Cruise, she has a new movie on the way, and after much speculation, she finally went public with her romance with Jamie Foxx. All of that is perhaps why she appeared to be in such a good mood at the Us Open Tennis Championships in NYC on Thursday. The 38-year-old actress sat in the stands of the Arthur Ashe Stadium and got extremely invested in the match between Venus Williams and Sloane Stephens - who knew Katie was such a big sports fan? Katie went through a wave of emotions, including gasping and cheering, and at one point, it even looked like she was ready to make her way down to the court. You honestly just have to see the pictures for yourself. RelatedKatie Holmes Shares an Incredibly Sweet Bond With Her Daughter,

Holmes — who was photographed holding hands with Jamie Foxx earlier this week after years of speculation about their relationship — did not attend the event with the 49-year-old actor. Instead, she looked alternatively surprised and pensive as she watched the close back-and-forth match.

As Roger Federer faced off against Feliciano Lopez, the 35-year-old actress and Timberlake, 36, shared kisses, laughs and cheers during the tennis match.

The Sinner star recently opened up about her life with husband Timberlake and their son Silas Randall, 2, for the cover story of Marie Claire‘s August issue, where she talked about how she and the “Can’t Stop the Feeling” singer make their marriage work.

And the award for biggest U.S. Open fan goes to...Justin Timberlake! Not that he was competing against anyone. But now that he has taken home the proverbial trophy, hey, it's on. On Saturday, he and wife Jessica Biel watched Switzerland's Roger Federer beat Spain's Feliciano Lopez in a 6-3 6-3 7-5 victory in the third round of the men's singles tournament at the 2017 U.S. Open at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Timberlake showcased a range of emotions but mainly appeared ecstatic beyond belief as the Swiss champion emerged victorious. And of course, who better to share the joy than his lovely date? There's nothing like a great game of tennis to get you in...

Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel took a break from some awesome tennis Saturday to suck face. J.T. and Jessica hit up the U.S. Open at the Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens, NY but Federer vs. Lopez was no match for them. They got married in 2012, so good to know these things sometimes last. Read more

[[tmz:video id="0_rn4ekfkg"]] Wanda Sykes got down in a big way at the U.S. Open. Wanda was watching the matches Saturday, but during a break when the music filled the Arthur Ashe Stadium she busted her moves. The Open is about way more than just tennis. It's a fun experience. Read more

Playing under the bright lights of Arthur Ashe Stadium on Wednesday night was an intimidating task for Denis Shapovalov. But as he has on several occasions already this year, the 18-year-old Canadian stayed loose under pressure and it paid off. Shapovalov advanced into the third round of the U.S. Open after a 6-4, 6-4, 7-6 (3) […]

Roger Federer was expected to breeze through the first round of the U.S. Open on Tuesday night, but American newcomer Frances Tiafoe had other ideas. The 19-year-old took the third seed favorite through a challenging five-set battle at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York, before Federer finally held him off. While the eight-time Wimbledon champion survived to advance to the next round, it was Tiafoe who had both the crowd and social media on its feed applauding him. Also Read: Pregnant Serena Williams Goes Nude for Vanity Fair, Twitter Responds “Many call Tiafoe the future of American tennis. Deservedly so tonight!

The Tj Martell Foundation is announcing today that Hollywood/Republic Records recording artist and Disney Channel star, Sofia Carson, will headline the organization’s 8th Annual Family Day Celebration in Los Angeles at The Grove on Saturday, October 7, 2017 from 12p.m. – 4p.m. Pt.

Families can enjoy fantastic food, a live auction, live music, games, prizes and other carnival activities while raising funds for cancer research. Tickets and sponsorship packages are available now and can be purchased here.

L.A. Family Day will kick off with the Spirit of Excellence Awards Dinner on Monday, October 2 at the Luxe Hotel -Sunset, and presented by Live Nation. The evening event will include an elegant dinner, silent auction, a live performance by Grammy Nominated Artist Andy Grammer, best known for his hits “Fresh Eyes” and “Honey I’m Good”, and the reveal of the T.J Martell Foundation GuitarTown Kids guitars that will

SportsBall 2017, the 23rd Annual Black Tie & Sneakers Gala of the Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health (Aaiuh), will take place on Wednesday, October 18th at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in New York City.

Renowned guests representing sports, philanthropy, business, entertainment, and medicine will gather at the Grand Hyatt in New York City to celebrate the legacy of tennis champion and humanitarian Arthur Ashe. SportsBall features interactive games, dinner buffet, dancing, entertainment, an awards ceremony, and a silent auction. Each guest receives a complimentary pair of Adidas sneakers generously donated by Rack Room Shoes and Adidas.

The gala will be co-hosted by Cheryl Wills, Award-winning NY1 News Anchor, host of In Focus with Cheryl Wills, and best-selling author, and David Ushery, Emmy Award-winning NBC 4 New York News Anchor and Reporter. Creator of The Debrief with David Ushery.

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